There's more worrying news for Android users and this time it has nothing to do with installing rogue applications from Google's Play Store. A new report from the security team at Trend Micro has exposed a new type of attack which sees smartphones coming pre-loaded with malware right out of the box. This means owners could see their data, private messages and even one-time passwords intercepted by hackers without installing any apps or additional software. In fact, the minute the device is switched on for the first time it's immediately under siege from online crooks.
It appears that a large cybercrime enterprise known as the "Lemon Group" has managed to infiltrate the supply chain network and add data-stealing malware before devices are shipped to consumers.
